The Social Dilemma

Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): September 9, 2020

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 98 Ratings

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DinhsterOct 14, 2020

The same **** was said about video games...look at that industry now......................................................................................................

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Brent_MarchantApr 7, 2021

Though the cautionary tales here are noteworthy (especially for the younger and more impressionable users of social media), "The Social Dilemma" tends to sideline such personal attributes as choice and free will in presenting its arguments,Though the cautionary tales here are noteworthy (especially for the younger and more impressionable users of social media), "The Social Dilemma" tends to sideline such personal attributes as choice and free will in presenting its arguments, as if we're all too weak-willed to make decisions for ourselves. As a result, the absolutist nature of its contentions weakens their impact, suggesting that our behavior is unavoidably alterable and that we're all ill-equipped to handle the compellingly manipulative forces of technology and an intrusive business model relentlessly driven by profits at all costs that are mercilessly thrust upon us. What's more, the film under-emphasizes the human factor in the creation of these issues, generally putting the blame more on the technology that drives them than the individuals who initiated them, as well as on those (i.e., virtually all of us) who obviously lack the personal power to drag themselves away from these destructive influences. Through interviews with former social media and information technology experts, backed by fictionalized examples illustrating their assertions, director Jeff Orlowski's documentary makes some valid points that we should all be aware of, but its dogmatic approach -- despite the inclusion of some tangible and scary real world incidents -- effectively removes us from the equation in being able to do anything about it. A handful of solutions is offered to address this social dilemma, and fleeting references to the benefits this technology has afforded are given passing acknowledgment, but the prevailing outlook is one that we're all doomed by our inherent ignorance and an inability to protect ourselves. Personally, I refuse to give up that easily, and I'm troubled by a film that suggests resistance is futile. Responsibility is key, something this offering makes little allowance for.… Expand

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JLuis_001Sep 16, 2020

Anyone who believed that social media would be more of a benefit than a detriment, dreamed of a society that simply doesn't exist.

Because frankly the kind of idiots that exist out there, are not a discovery, nor is it being discovered thatAnyone who believed that social media would be more of a benefit than a detriment, dreamed of a society that simply doesn't exist.

Because frankly the kind of idiots that exist out there, are not a discovery, nor is it being discovered that many of the people who have access to them feel more comfortable sharing their poison all over the world. The worrying thing is to understand that these people have completely lost the ability to think for themselves because as long as they find something online that feeds their prejudices, that's completely enough for them. And if that doesn't scare you, then I don't know what will.… Expand

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dannyparsonsSep 16, 2020

The first hour is an incredible, thought provoking look at the immense effects social media is having on our race. The last half an hour is a laughable attempt to characterise "fake news" as the reason for populist movements and outside theThe first hour is an incredible, thought provoking look at the immense effects social media is having on our race. The last half an hour is a laughable attempt to characterise "fake news" as the reason for populist movements and outside the box thinking. Anyone with a working brain can remember that the "fake news" label was born to describe the relentless propaganda that the mainstream media incessantly forces on us through the television and social media platforms. To suggest that any social media platform has promoted "conspiracy theories" or anything outside of mainstream narratives is not only a lie but the complete opposite of reality. I have never once seen a Pizza Gate video or populist viewpoint promoted but almost daily see them buried and censored. Left wing narratives are to be expected on Netflix now the Obamas are on the board but to see it in an otherwise incredibly educational documentary is disappointing.… Expand

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